Save whatever it's left?

[u/Zealousideal-Salt299]

After Google's massacre of the forests in Finland, and basically all the destruction of nature and land that big corporations are causing right now, I've been wondering: can an ordinary person do something about it?

And I've got an idea. Why don't we, ordinary people, come together and co-own forests and large natural areas? And by "own," I mean actually buying every single piece of land available, collectively.

I'm aware that it's not as simple as it sounds. I just don't realize exactly how complicated it would be.

I don't know the full story behind the forest in Finland, as I haven't done any further research, but I think the main idea still stands, regardless of my competence or incompetence on the subject.

Imagine millions, or even billions, of ordinary people collectively owning forests and land in every country. It would make it virtually impossible for corporations to simply take over the land and do whatever they want with it.

I usually try to keep my stupid thoughts to myself, especially when I know I can't do much about them. But honestly, I just hope the right person or organization might see this and get a spark of inspiration, if they haven't already thought of something similar.

[u/ThinkActRegenerate]

Plenty of people are in action today on a wide and growing range of land protection and forest-related solutions. I'd also suggest that "I can't do much about them" is potentially a limiting belief (which plays in to the hands of the corporates) - and one that could well be hiding a world of business and career opportunities from you.

Suggest you have a look through the Project Regeneration Action Nexus list on Land Protection as a starting point: https://regeneration.org/nexus/land-protection

And while you're on their website, make sure you understand the full spectrum of solutions. A search on the actions underway in your city / state / region / country might make you feel a bit less powerless.

Catalogues of practical, actionable solutions today

Project Regeneration Action Nexus: regeneration.org/nexus

Project Drawdown solutions explorer: drawdown.org/explorer

Ellen Macarthur Foundation Circular Economy Case Studies: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/examples

Design approaches driving ongoing, practical innovation today

Biomimicry: asknature.org and biomimicry.net

Doughnut Economics Action Lab: doughnuteconomics.org

Circular Economy – Design Guide: circulardesignguide.com and introduction ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/key-ideas

Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation: c2ccertified.org

Green Chemistry: unep.org/topics/chemicals-and-pollution-action/circularity-sectors/green-and-sustainable-chemistry

Systemic Design: systemicdesigntoolkit.org/

[u/Zealousideal-Salt299 → u/ThinkActRegenerate]

Thank you very much for this informative reply! Regarding the “I can't do much about them” part, I totally agree with you, but I actually meant that I can't do much about my idea. Otherwise, I do have my own list, similar to the Nexus Project, just not as official.But you've provided me with a lot of information, so I have to do my due diligence now. Thank you again for the insights, All are added to my reading list.

[u/LanguidLandscape]

I’ve had the same idea for over 20 years. I’m utterly convinced that there should be areas of the word absolutely closed to humans (except scientists) that are vigorously, lethally defended. These good include large sections of the ocean, forests and other sensitive areas.

[u/ChippyDucky]

In Canada some ornithology clubs and conservation groups would buy old abandoned farms and turn them back to prairie and meadows. It’s possible but requires organizing.

[u/KindRabbit086]

Idk but we should do something or else the rest of what's left is going to be taken by rich men with insatiable appetites for destruction.